Report: Darnell Gant to start for Huskies against Georgia

According to a tweet by Dave “Softy” Mahler of KJR 950 AM, the Washington Huskies will start Darnell Gant in place of C.J. Wilcox on Friday night against Georgia in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

So the Huskies will go with Isaiah Thomas, Terrence Ross, Justin Holiday, Gant and Matthew Bryan-Amaning.

It’s worth noting that Wilcox tweeted Thursday night that he was sick, though the freshman also tweeted that he’d be able to play and there is no indication that Gant’s insertion into the lineup has anything to do with Wilcox’s illness.

Having Gant in the lineup would give the Huskies size and speed, which would help against Georgia’s big front line.